1.
indirect
Not direct or straightforward; through intermediaries or with secondary effects.
間接的に影響を与える。
To have an indirect influence.
間接的な表現のほうが好まれる。
Indirect expressions are preferred.
その事故は間接的に私にも関係がある。
That accident is indirectly related to me as well.
FORMS:
- Adverbial: 間接的に (indirectly)
- Related adverb: 間接 (indirectly) - less common than 間接的に
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 間接的な原因/影響 (indirect cause/influence)
- 間接的な表現 (indirect expression)
- 間接的に関係する (be indirectly related)
Cultural note: Japanese communication often favors indirect expressions (間接的な表現) to maintain harmony and avoid confrontation.
Related Words
Antonym:
直接的 (direct)